IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Job Description
The Data Center Site Manager will lead all day-to-day operations and serve as the technical authority on site, responsible for understanding how critical systems work together and ensuring teams operate them to standard.

This is not a hands-on engineering role, but it does require sufficient technical depth to:

Make informed operational decisions

Challenge and guide technical teams and vendors

Lead incident response and root-cause analysis

Ensure maintenance and operational practices align with system design, risk tolerances, and SLA

The role balances technical oversight, people leadership, safety, and communication across the site and in a leadership capacity. While direct data center experience is beneficial, we are equally open to leaders from mission-critical environments such as oil & gas, hospitals, utilities, or industrial facilities.

Job Responsibilities
Site & Technical Leadership

Act as the senior technical and operational leader for the site’s 24/7 operations

Provide clear direction to technical, cloud support, electrical, mechanical and maintenance teams

Translate technical issues into operational and business impacts for leadership

Serve as the escalation point for complex technical and infrastructure issues

Working with the project team, support the expansion of the facility

Critical Infrastructure Oversight

Oversee the operation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including:

Power distribution and backup systems

Cooling and environmental systems





Building management and monitoring systems

Ensure infrastructure operates within design parameters, risk tolerances and SLA requirements

Review and approve maintenance strategies, procedures, and schedules

Lead technical readiness for equipment installs, upgrades, and capacity changes

Incident Management & Risk

Lead site-level response to technical incidents, outages, or abnormal conditions

Direct root-cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implementedIdentify systemic risks and reliability concerns across infrastructure and operations

Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared

People Leadership & Culture

Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary technical and facilities teams

Promote a strong culture of technical excellence, safety, accountability, and teamwork

Act as the face of the site, setting expectations through visible leadership

Ensure clear shift coverage and operational ownership

Safety, Compliance & Governance

Operate within environments with strong safety and regulatory requirements

Ensure safe work practices across all site technical, electrical and mechanical operations

Support compliance audits, inspections, and internal governance standards

Champion safety leadership (without being a dedicated Safety Officer)

Communication & Reporting

Provide structured reporting on:

Site performance and uptime

Maintenance activities and risks

Technical issues and incident trends

Communicate clearly with regional leadership and technical stakeholders

Ensure operational documentation and procedures remain accurate and current

Job Requirements
Required

Experience leading operations in mission-critical or industrial environments (data centers, oil & gas, utilities, hospitals, manufacturing, etc.)





Proven people leadership experience with technical or facilities-based teams

Strong communication skills with the ability to report clearly and lead confidently

Sufficient technical understanding to manage electrical, mechanical, and facilities systems at a high level

Preferred

Data center or critical facilities experience

Background in electrical, mechanical, facilities, or technical operations

Exposure to regulated or safety-focused environments

Job Benefits
Compensation

The expected base salary for this role starts at $155-190K annually CAD.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.

Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, and equity (long-term incentive)

Relocation assistance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available

Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform

Financial Well-Being

RRSP with company match

Voluntary TFSA

Time Off & Flexibility

3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays

Adaptable Work Arrangements

Growth & Development

Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility

Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

Company events and team-building activities

Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN Group, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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📌 Data Center Site Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 IREN
📍 British Columbia